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EPISODE · Sep 4, 2025 · 29 MIN

Home Sweet Home? The Future of Aged Care and Staying Independent Longer (Part 1) (Watch)

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In this first of a two-part episode, Cath chats with Maria Davison, CEO of Melville Cares, about what it really takes to help older Australians stay independent at home. From her early experiences in aged care to leading one of Perth’s largest home care providers, Maria shares why connection—not just care—is key to ageing well. Cath and Maria discuss the emotional impact of leaving home, the role of community in preventing loneliness, and the challenges of an aged care system in transition. A big thank you to Maria Davison for her participation and Melville Cares for their support. You can discover more of their work at https://melvillecares.org.au/ 🎧 Listen to the full podcast on Spotify, Apple & more → https://pod.link/1797257590 📖 Dive deeper into I'm Too Old For This, transcripts + more → https://brightwatergroup.com/podcast   Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/im2oldforthis/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/im2oldforthis_pod/ TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@im2oldforthispod

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